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Lebanese priests overjoyed by a surprise video call from Pope Leo (OSV News)

Thirteen Lebanese priests taking part in a video call with the apostolic nuncio were surprised when Pope Leo XIV joined them.

“The Pope greatly encouraged us,” said Father Elias, who, like the other priests on the call, hail from beleaguered southern Lebanese villages. “The Holy Father wished to give us good courage in the face of difficulties that our Christian community has faced in these past days. He prayed over us and spoke the benediction.”

Marking Vatican publishing anniversary, Pope urges everyone to read books (CWN)

Pope Leo XIV praised the reading and distribution of books as he marked the centenary of Libreria Editrice Vaticana (LEV), the Vatican publishing house.

Swiss president holds 'very inspiring' meeting with Pontiff (CWN)

Pope Leo XIV received President Guy Parmelin of Switzerland on May 6, the day of the swearing-in ceremony of 28 new members of the Pontifical Swiss Guard.

Program announced for Pope's apostolic journey to Spain (Vatican Press Office)

The Holy See Press Office announced the program for Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic journey to Spain.

The journey, scheduled for June 6-12, will take the Pontiff to Madrid, Barcelona, Montserrat, and two cities on the Canary Islands, Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Pope Leo plans to deliver five homilies, twelve addresses, and five greetings.

Pope St. John Paul II made five apostolic journeys to Spain (1982, 1984, 1989, 1993, 2003), and Pope Benedict XVI made three (2006, 2010, 2011); Pope Francis did not visit the nation.

Inside Pope Leo’s Customer Service Snafu With His Chicago Bank

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May. 7 Thursday of the Fifth Week of Easter, Weekday

Today the Roman Martyrology commemorates the feast of recently-canonized Italian educator Saint Rosa Venerini (1656-1728), who founded Catholic schools for girls and young women during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. St. Rosa (also known as St. Rose) was declared a saint in 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI, who spoke in his canonization homily of her courageous work for "the spiritual elevation and authentic emancipation of the young women of her time."

Vatican Confirms Official Itinerary for Pope Leo XIV’s Trip to Spain

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Pope Leo XIV Expected to Visit France in Late September, Bishops Announce

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